Research Methodology Set 10

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This set of Research Methodology (RM) Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Research Methodology Set 10

Q1 | Randomization of test units is a part of ………
  • Pretest
  • Posttest
  • Matching
  • Experiment
Answer: Experiment
Q2 | The numerical description that describe sample may be expected to differ from those that describepopulation because of random fluctuations inherent in sampling process.
  • Sampling design
  • Non-probability sampling
  • Sampling error
  • Probability sampling
Answer: Sampling error
Q3 | In each population element has a known and equal chance of selection.
  • Purposive sampling
  • Quota sampling
  • Stratified sampling
  • Simple random sampling
Answer: Simple random sampling
Q4 | is the evidence that the instrument, techniques, or process used to measure concept doesindeed measure the intended concepts.
  • Reliability
  • Replicability
  • Scaling
  • Validity
Answer: Validity
Q5 | Experimental design is the only appropriate design where relationship can beestablished
  • Strong
  • Linear
  • Weak
  • Cause and Effect
Answer: Cause and Effect
Q6 | On which of the following, scientific knowledge mostly relies?
  • Logical understanding
  • Identification of events
  • Prior knowledge
  • All of the given options
Answer: Logical understanding
Q7 | Which of the following refers to research supported by measurable evidence?
  • Opinion
  • Empiricism
  • Speculation
  • Rationalism
Answer: Empiricism
Q8 | All of the following are true statements about action research, EXCEPT;
  • Data are systematically analyzed
  • Data are collected systematically
  • Results are generalizable
  • Results are used to improve practice
Answer: Results are generalizable
Q9 | If a researcher is studying the effect of using laptops in his classroom to ascertain their merit andworth, he is likely conducting which of the following types of research?
  • Experimental
  • Applied
  • Basic
  • Evaluation
Answer: Evaluation
Q10 | A review that only demonstrates familiarity with an area is rarely published but it often is part of aneducational program is which type of review?
  • Integrative reviews
  • Theoretical reviews
  • Self-study reviews
  • Historical reviews
Answer: Self-study reviews
Q11 | Why do you need to review the existing literature?
  • To give your dissertation a proper academic appearance, with lots of references.
  • Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count.
  • To find out what is already known about your area of interest.
  • To help in your general studying.
Answer: To find out what is already known about your area of interest.
Q12 | Which of the following is a discrete variable?
  • height
  • age
  • miles per gallon
  • number of children
Answer: number of children
Q13 | Independent variables that are not related to the purpose of study, but may affect the dependentvariables are called
  • Extraneous variable
  • Independent variable
  • Confounded variable
  • All the above
Answer: Extraneous variable
Q14 | When the dependent variable is not free from the influence of extraneous variable,the relationshipis known as
  • Interrogative
  • Exceptional
  • Confounded
  • None of the above
Answer: Confounded
Q15 | The different conditions under which experimental and control groups are put usually referred to as
  • Treatment
  • Control
  • Causation
  • Experiment
Answer: Treatment
Q16 | what is the process of assigning numerals or symbols to answer so that all questions can be put intolimited number of categories or classes
  • Codindg
  • Editing
  • Data cleaning
  • Tabulation
Answer: Codindg
Q17 | Which of the following is a Non parametric test
  • Z test
  • F test
  • ANOVA
  • Chi-square
Answer: Chi-square
Q18 | An operational definition is—
  • One that bears no relation to the underlying concept
  • An abstract, theoretical definition of a concept
  • A definition of a concept in terms of specific, empirical measures
  • None of the above
Answer: A definition of a concept in terms of specific, empirical measures
Q19 | Sampling method which is preferred for population with finite size
  • Systematic sampling
  • Cluster sampling
  • Area sampling
  • Random sampling
Answer: Systematic sampling
Q20 | Mean, Median and Mode are :
  • Measures of deviation
  • Ways of sampling
  • Measures of central tendency
  • None of the above
Answer: Measures of central tendency
Q21 | A common test in research demands much priority on
  • Reliability
  • Useability
  • Objectivity
  • All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Q22 | Summarizing raw data and displaying them on compact statistical tables for analysis is
  • Tabulation
  • Coding
  • Transcription
  • Editing
Answer: Tabulation
Q23 | Selecting sample units in just a “hit and miss” fashion is called
  • Purposive sampling
  • Accidental sampling
  • Stratified sampling
  • Systematic sampling
Answer: Accidental sampling
Q24 | Drawing a sample from each stratum in the proportion to latter’s share in the total population iscalled
  • Stratified sampling
  • Proportioned stratified sampling
  • Disproportionate sampling
  • Quota sampling
Answer: Proportioned stratified sampling
Q25 | Population value is called …………..
  • Statistic
  • Parameter
  • Core value
  • Variable
Answer: Parameter
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